Red Sox transfer Brandon Workman to 60-day DL

The move cleared a 40-man roster spot for Alejandro De Aza, who was acquired from the Orioles on Wednesday. Workman has yet to pitch this season while recovering from a strained elbow. He went 1-10 with a 5.17 ERA and 70:36 K:BB ratio in 87 innings in 2014.

Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman (elbow) plays catch

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(5/20/15) Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman has begun playing catch and says he can feel a difference after receiving a PRP injection in his elbow last month, according to the Boston Globe.

The right-hander has been on the disabled list with an elbow strain all season. The team has not provided an updated timetable for return or next steps in his recovery process.

Brandon Workman still 2-3 weeks away from throwing for Red Sox

Workman received a PRP (platelet-rich-plasma) injection earlier in the week, to help stimulate healing of his injured elbow ligament.

"He’s still probably two or three weeks away from initiating any type of throwing program," Farrell said, per WEEI. "So he’ll remain here in Boston. There are some changes to the ligament. To what extent, or percentage of tear, I don’t have that. But that is why he received the injection he did."

Report: Red Sox's Workman (elbow) receives PRP injection

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/15/15) Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman received a PRP injection for his injured elbow, according to The Providence Journal. There is no timetable yet for his return.

2014 summary:Brandon Workman's season took a series of unexpected turns on its way to a 1-10 record and 5.17 ERA. After struggling through seven starts at Triple-A Pawtucket, Workman was promoted to the Red Sox's rotation, and he posted a 3.21 ERA through his first five starts. Subsequent difficulties coupled with the impending All-Star break landed Workman back in Pawtucket, where he redeemed himself with a 2.38 ERA over four starts. That stretch earned Workman a longer look in Boston after the Red Sox cleaned out their rotation with deadline deals, and it all went south. Workman registered an 0-7 record with a 6.75 ERA over eight appearances that included seven starts.

Playing time status: Though Workman didn't do himself any favors with his second-half performance, he will likely be in the mix for the Red Sox's rotation for 2015.

2015 outlook: Sharp control had been a positive for Workman during much of his minor league career, but it was largely absent last season. Even at his best, Workman won't be a viable option in most mixed leagues on draft day, but he's a worthy flier for AL-only owners.
(Updated 11/23/14)